Stus-List Re: C 35 MK I interior

2024-05-20 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
. No fiberglass step under the V-berth filler piece. Might have been removed? Most of these differences look factory. I don't think they were owner modifications. I'm guessing this boat was one or two steps removed from the C 35 prototype. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, May 20

Stus-List Re: Non Starting Universal / Westerbeke 5416

2024-05-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
. Luckily, I had a spare on board. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 9:19 PM Todd Williams via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Looking for some input on my non starting Universal / Westerbeke diesel > 5416 on my 1980 C& C 34. It w

Stus-List Traveler sheet suggestions

2024-05-16 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
anything super high tech or expensive although with only 31 feet needed this won't break the bank. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me

Stus-List Re: filling fibreglass holes

2024-05-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
If the nonskid is rolled on, activate the gel coat, mix in colloidal silica to mayonnaise consistency and apply with a fine sponge to match. Practice first to get the technique down. Dennis C. Touche’ 35-1 Mandeville, LA > On May 7, 2024, at 9:13 PM, Wade Glew via CnC-List >

Stus-List Re: Racor 500MA question

2024-04-30 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
the water and completely cleaned the filter. Gauge now reads in the white. Added task to spring recommissioning checklist. > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associat

Stus-List Re: Bilge pump breaker issue

2024-04-30 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I much prefer the Ultra Safety Systems junior bilge pump switch. Pricey but worth it. Dennis C. Touche’ 35-1 > >  > FWIW, this problem was caused by a short within the Water Wizard (?) > electronic float switch which was found to have an internal short, thus > throwing

Stus-List Re: Racor 500MA question

2024-04-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
When the engine is not running, vacuum still sometimes shows. When I remove the gauge, it should drop to zero. It's on my list to verify that. I plan to spend a bit of time investigating this. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:03 PM Doug Mountjoy via CnC

Stus-List Racor 500MA question

2024-04-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
/racor/r_tbn_intro/r_tbn_assm500ma/r_tbn_assm500ma.html My question - has any lister taken a 500MA apart and examined the check valve? If so, what did you find? I will be on the boat next week exploring the fuel system and all the usual suspect causes upstream of the Racor. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35

Stus-List Re: Fridge insulation

2024-04-25 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
/0B_sb5TfIENvsQ3ZLT0NNNjFaVXc/view?usp=sharing=0-LjeFtBDFYRuhP4j8ZMXmOQ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 11:43 AM Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > I'm contemplating removing the fridge fiberglass liner to bett

Stus-List Re: C 34+ with trailer

2024-04-12 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
That's Deja Vu. Former? list member. Was in my marina in Mandeville, LA. Also Pensacola and Lake Lanier, GA. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 1:22 PM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > https://delaware.craigslist.

Stus-List Re: Winch Sealant suggestions

2024-04-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Butyl tape or Life Products LifeSeal. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 4:42 PM Dean McNeill via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I mentioned a while back I was planning on replacing my old Barient > primary winches…. well I’ve got a

Stus-List Re: 36-1 Repower or 3HM35 heat exchanger?

2024-04-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
. Sealed up great and didn't leak for years until I repowered it. Is this it? https://www.dam-marine.com/gb/home/32570-yanmar-3hm35-cooling-fresh-water-cooler-75b8dbdd.html BTW, there's a complete 3HM35F on eBay for $5000. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 7:35

Stus-List Re: raw water filter set up for C 35 MkI

2024-04-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
was it was a street elbow. I have since switched it to a long elbow. Like your situation, the boat was not moving. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 1:45 PM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Interesting discussion. The only time I ha

Stus-List Re: raw water filter set up for C 35 MkI

2024-04-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
://drive.google.com/file/d/1P9HJ4ar2hbK36zokePs_uLYfQZoAi1I-/view?usp=sharing -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 8:00 AM Glen Eddie via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello everyone, > > > > I was wondering whether anyone has installed a water

Stus-List Re: Understanding Polars

2024-04-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
. That would mean about a 10 degree error in your course. Conversely, 10 miles would be 0.5/10 or .05. That equates to about 3 degrees error. Dang, my brain hurts. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM Dennis C. wrote: > Purely arbitrary. 3-5 miles wo

Stus-List Re: Understanding Polars

2024-04-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Purely arbitrary. 3-5 miles would probably work. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM Matthew Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Thanks, Dennis. How did you arrive at 10 miles. Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 5

Stus-List Re: Understanding Polars

2024-04-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
) to the mark will be optimized. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Does anyone know if Winchmate is still in business?

2024-02-25 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I think Barton makes an equivalent product. Barton Wincher. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 7:23 PM Rick Brass via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I was sort of planning to use part of this year’s tax refund to upgrade > the Barient

Stus-List Re: Navtec hydraulic backstay - amateur rebuild

2024-02-15 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Glad it worked for you. You're welcome. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandevile, LA On Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 7:15 AM Tom A via CnC-List wrote: > Shout out to Dennis for helping me replace the end seals on my Navtec, > > Tom A > > > Please show your appreciation for this list a

Stus-List Offshore global races - anybody watching?

2024-01-14 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
left) -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Navtec hydraulic backstay - discouraging amateur rebuild

2024-01-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
to be doing well. The unit is still holding about 500-600 psi after over 48 hours. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 12:50 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > FWIW, I tried to rebuild my backstay ram two summers ago an

Stus-List Navtec hydraulic backstay - amateur rebuild

2024-01-07 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
It needs to be a certain shape for the gauge cover to fit it. It looks like a gauge off a fire extinguisher. Oh. well. A challenge for later. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bi

Stus-List Re: C Racing Shirt - Now just C shirts

2024-01-04 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Very nice. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jan 4, 2024 at 6:39 PM Motion Designs Limited via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I stay away from just slapping the C logo on anything. I’m trying to > reproduce actual C promotional items > > Here i

Stus-List Re: C Racing Shirt - Now just C shirts

2024-01-04 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
com/file/d/1k-fkz84hs5TLsTH1XfVOU_LTefWoYMv6/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/17SevAjF7UAeoAgdBwDjzmHZvDHMEhJZy/view?usp=sharing They also have C hoodies: https://maritimetees.net/products/c-c-yachts-hoodie?_pos=1&_psq=c&_ss=e&_v=1.0 -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandev

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

2023-11-22 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
FYI, when Lew Townsend rebuilt my Navtec, he gave me a nice black composite washer/disc to go on top to protect the seal. Until then I just used a rubber washer from a big box hardware store. A stainless washer works fine also. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Nov 21, 2023

Stus-List Engine hoses

2023-11-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

2023-11-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Second Lew Townsend. He rebuilt mine after another Navtec rebuilder botched it. Excellent to work with. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 8:55 AM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Lew Townsend did all my Navtec hydrauli

Stus-List Re: Kite jibing--end for end or dip pole?

2023-11-12 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
It's a UK sock. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 6:36 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Is it a VF Shaw Chutescoop? > > Bill Coleman > > On Sun, Nov 12, 2023, 18:51 Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > >

Stus-List Re: Kite jibing--end for end or dip pole?

2023-11-12 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
it wouldn't go up or down. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 4:03 PM cenelson--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey listers, > > My 1995 C 36 XL/kcb was originally set-up for dip-pole jibes using an > aluminum pole and used

Stus-List Re: chain plate rebed ahead

2023-11-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
will evaporate more quickly. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Nov 9, 2023 at 12:26 AM Peter McMinn via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Greetings, > I discovered water via failed bedding at the starboard chain plate had > been draining into the cavity behind the

Stus-List Pressure water pump leak

2023-10-25 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
the water side and check the air side for pressure. All this while the Navy Blue Angels we’re practicing overhead. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: C 35 MK 1 bow water tank

2023-10-24 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I’ve had my Plastimo 26 gallon tank under Touché’s aft dinette seat for over 15 years. Like it very much. Dennis C. > On Oct 20, 2023, at 5:55 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > > I am thinking about a bladder. The tank is enough of a mess that I am

Stus-List Cruising Gulf Coast

2023-10-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Getting underway in the morning for 11 days of cruising to Pensacola and back. Weather looks good. Initial itinerary is: Gulfport, MS Pelican Cove on south side of Dauphin Island, AL Big Lagoon near Pensacola, FL Navarre Beach, FL Pensacola area for 2-4 days Head home -- Dennis C. Touche' 35

Stus-List Re: Wet Vac

2023-10-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I bring a small wet vac from home for "big" jobs or wet jobs. However, I keep a 12 VDC car vac with cigarette lighter plug on board for use underway. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the

Stus-List Re: Sizing an inverter

2023-10-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
a 2/0 cable depending on TOTAL cable run (there AND back). Touche's house bank is two Delco Voyager Series 29's. Reserve capacity: 210 each -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Oct 17, 2023 at 3:03 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > OK,

Stus-List Re: Jackery solar system - now coffee makers

2023-10-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
at 800 watts. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: C 35 MK 1 bow water tank

2023-10-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
in aircraft. Would you consider a triangular flexible tank in the bow? A sistership here in my marina has a flexible wastewater tank in that location. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 9:39 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: &g

Stus-List Re: Hull painting

2023-08-22 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
with Imron prior to my purchasing it. Can't really comment because it was never verified. I sanded the topsides prior to the Awlcraft. Discuss with your painter his process for priming prior to applying any topcoat. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Aug 21, 2023 at 11:52

Stus-List An interesting and heart warming article

2023-08-16 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Somewhat ironic. https://www.gotheborg.se/news/rescue-of-sailing-boat/ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks

Stus-List Re: Atomic 4 reversing - help, help

2023-07-31 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
the collar? (Not sure what all the parts are called.) Assume you've got the top off the tranny so you can see. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 1:31 PM Paul Hood via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey all Atomic 4 owners, I have a proble

Stus-List Re: need age-reversing machine ASAP! Or a boat expander!

2023-07-23 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
side through the quarter berth isn't much better. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 11:11 AM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I am running the propane hose for my new stove down the starboard side of > the boat, which is

Stus-List Fastnet tracker

2023-07-22 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Anybody watching the Fastnet Race? Here's the tracker: https://cf.yb.tl/fastnet2023 Blowing low-mid 20's on the nose for next few hours. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills

Stus-List Re: Insurance for larger boat - 15 foot increase maximum?

2023-07-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
a master's license, my insurance company liked the fact that I was a certified Officer of the Deck Underway Fleet Steaming on a 384 foot, 2800 ton US Navy ship. They give me a discount for that. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 9:06 PM Martin DeYoung wrote: > When

Stus-List Re: Insurance for larger boat - 15 foot increase maximum?

2023-07-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Still haven't gotten any more information on this. Dennis C. On Sun, Jul 2, 2023 at 2:19 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > This is strange. I was chatting with a friend who is looking for a larger > boat (power). He said a couple of insurance representatives and a > knowledgeab

Stus-List Re: C 43-1 for sale, Calypso's BoatTrader ad is placed

2023-07-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1971-c-c-43-1-8934490/ -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 11:38 AM JohnKelly Cuthbertson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Could you post a link to the ad please > > Thanks > > JohnKelly Cuthberts

Stus-List Insurance for larger boat - 15 foot increase maximum?

2023-07-02 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
. Anybody else heard that? Can't seem to find an answer on the internet. And how does one buy a first boat if it's long? He's okay because he is only moving from 23 feet to 37 feet. He has taken the Power Squadron course and said that didn't matter. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

2023-06-30 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
for it. However, it's the same as a Facet 40185N which costs about $80. You're in it for about a 2-3 hour job. In the end, you'll have a whole new diesel supply system. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay

Stus-List Re: Force 10 Stove

2023-06-30 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Joe, Can you run under the stove then up the forward side between the stove and the forward half bulkhead? I might not be visualizing accurately. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 1:45 PM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness

2023-06-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
waters where we could sail while I changed it. Had it happened in confined waters the outcome may have been different. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 9:27 AM Dave S via CnC-List wrote: > Hadn’t thought of it before but even with a diesel this is a good rea

Stus-List Re: Diesel Fill Hose Replacement

2023-06-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
=CjwKCAjws7WkBhBFEiwAIi16800FEoXFeltqhJ37vlca3Tdpk9gCAWklW6mYWJsrMFeEuRip7Fqg_BoCEFsQAvD_BwE=aw.ds -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Jun 17, 2023 at 6:55 AM nausetbeach--- via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I need to replace the diesel fill hose which is routed behind

Stus-List Re: Engine strangeness x 2

2023-06-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
AT4's are known to be susceptible to internal shorts in the ignition coil. If it sits for 15 minutes or so then restarts, that may be one culprit. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 12:42 AM Karl Kuzis via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >

Stus-List Re: Rebuilding a Hurth transmission

2023-06-05 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Agree. A Google search showed several marine transmission rebuilders in your area. Give them a call. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 9:47 AM david coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I did not rebuild it but had it done about

Stus-List Re: Chainplate bedding

2023-06-03 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
by the clamp and the bolt will rise. If successful, repeat for the other bolts. Failing that, resort to Special Tool H (hammer). Legal caveat: the ideas expressed above have no bearing in reality or past experience. Use at your own risk.. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat

Stus-List Re: Lewmar winch parts

2023-05-31 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Try mauripro.com https://www.lewmar.com/content/ocean-winch-size-30st-spares https://www.lewmar.com/content/ocean-winch-size-30st-spares?v=24936 I used to deal with a vendor in south Florida but I don't recall the name. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 1:32

Stus-List Re: Underway diesel fix - long read

2023-05-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
shorted the discharge side of the breaker with the ratchet driver. I didn't realize it was there. In hindsight, I should have because the terminals both had rubber boots on them. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, May 28, 2023 at 10:28 AM Korbey Hunt wrote: > Good story. So

Stus-List Underway diesel fix - long read

2023-05-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
name and part number on it. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: stove cover heat shield

2023-05-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Yep. Still use it occasionally. Admiral and I are recovering hikers/backpackers. We're familiar with alcohol stoves. They're just grown up versions of backpacking stoves. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, May 17, 2023 at 9:05 AM Glen Eddie via CnC-List < cnc-list@

Stus-List Re: stove cover heat shield

2023-05-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Actually, I just found a pic. You're talking about the cover that lifts up and slides behind the stove? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUle5LiiMamYsbGXGdBmFDPbTQ0-HbPi/view?usp=share_link Mine doesn't have anything on the bottom. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, May 17

Stus-List Re: stove cover heat shield

2023-05-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I don't recall that on Touche'. Perhaps a previous owner put it on? I'll verify next time I'm on the boat. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, May 17, 2023 at 8:29 AM Bob Mann via CnC-List wrote: > My 35 mk I has a board that covers the stove/oven, and can be slid

Stus-List Re: winch mounting project

2023-05-11 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
! Practicing first will not only give you confidence in your technique to match the texture, it will also determine if the sponge or whatever similar applicator and container you choose is compatible with gelcoat. Gelcoat can dissolve several types of plastic. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville

Stus-List American Magic on Pensacola Bay

2023-05-11 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
:( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqX-J8CCJl4 -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Gelcoat match supplier

2023-05-08 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
You can rent a RAL or Instint gelcoat color book here: https://www.fibreglast.com/category/colorgelcoat Then order the color that best matches. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, May 7, 2023 at 9:33 PM Leeward Rail via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I li

Stus-List Re: Now Repairing Awlcraft

2023-04-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
/1EnrZpVRYDwe5EH9bfv79bJeAuRaPFuFb/view?usp=share_link -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Pedestal brand

2023-04-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
The one on my 35-1 is a Morch. Bet yours is also. Does the nut have an "M" on it? Here's a pic of it removed and stripped for painting. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvsRmxKZ0ttcXZUTlVIQ1E5c0FXOTdKRFRfNTRz/view?usp=share_link=0-fhweRaXy_gB6s8nr4W0Y0A -- Dennis C. Touche

Stus-List Re: Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

2023-04-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Well, I pulled Touche's engine panel today and lo and behold, the label on the tach says Datcon 71725-00. So don't pay $350 for the Westerbeke part when you can order the same part for $150, -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Apr 23, 2023, 8:06 PM Dennis C. wrote: > W

Stus-List Universal Westerbeke Tachometer/Hour Meter

2023-04-23 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
er-4000rpm/ Very interesting. Could this be the same tach? 3 3/8" hole. Next time I'm on the boat, I'll verify the diameter and alternator data sensor. If I can't repair it, I'll replace it with the Datcon. Anybody know why I shouldn't? -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA P

Stus-List Reminder: The Ocean Race Leg 4 is underway

2023-04-23 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Leg 4 of the Ocean Race started a couple hours ago. Itajai, Brazil to Newport. Track it here: https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/racing/tracker -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills

Stus-List Re: Now Repairing Awlcraft

2023-04-21 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Doubt I'm qualified to answer that. Awlgrip could answer that. I suspect you'd have to prime it with 545 first. After sanding and prep, my painter applied 3 coats of high build primer to get the smoothness he wanted. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 11:07

Stus-List Re: Now Repairing Awlcraft

2023-04-20 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Richard, Here's a good site that explains the differences: https://www.bottompaintstore.com/blog/topside-paint-how-to/awlgrip-vs-awlcraft-2000-differences/ IMHO, repairing Awlgrip requires a painter that really knows how to blend, feather and buff. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA

Stus-List Now Repairing Awlcraft

2023-04-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
area in a couple weeks. I'm hopeful the color matches well. That's the side of the boat that catches afternoon sun but it's only been 2 1/2 years since it was painted. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 9:26 AM Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com>

Stus-List Re: NYYC AC40, Pensacola Bay and trip from Louisiana

2023-04-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Another reason why I took Touche' to Pensacola. This is the same contractor that painted it in 2011 and then again in 2020 after damage due to Hurricane Sally. He's very good. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 8:37 AM Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < cnc-list@

Stus-List NYYC AC40, Pensacola Bay and trip from Louisiana

2023-04-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
eem to get it to work in Google Drive. Hauled Touche' this morning and drove 4 hours home. Now the question. Why do I take Touche' 26 hours to get it painted? Answer - IMHO, the painter is way better than any in my area. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your ap

Stus-List Re: 33-2 Spinnaker Track on Mast

2023-04-11 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
You'll need two dead end bails (eyestraps). Suggestion, consider standing the jam cleats off the mast with Starboard or teak pads. Why? So your crew can easily grab the up/down haul line. If it's too close to the mast it will be hard to grab or your crew will scrape their knuckles. Dennis C

Stus-List Re: Bringing lines back to Cockpit.

2023-03-30 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
HM-1A Half Moon Blocks attached to the mast. My rope clutches are Lewmars. I wouldn't use any other clutches. They're easy on the line covers and release under load. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 12:53 PM John McCrea via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.c

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Lifeline safety netting

2023-03-29 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Ditto. Mine was on the bow area to keep sails from "shrimping". -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Mar 29, 2023 at 6:20 AM Joe Della Barba via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I made my own netting my weaving line between the toe rail and th

Stus-List Re: Source for Lower lifeline bushings?

2023-03-20 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I tried the Heyco 2044 SB-437-5 White SNAP Bushings. They didn't work overly well. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 8:33 PM Dave S via CnC-List wrote: > Should clarify - the hole in the stanchion is .437” > (7/16”) diameter, the I.D. of the or

Stus-List Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Landfall 43 opinions

2023-03-20 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3D_Kwt4KdX8XRadP-IZKZbzA%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D75.74297%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656 Love Google Maps. :) -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 12:36 PM Chuck Saur via CnC-List < cnc-list@

Stus-List Re: Landfall 43 opinions

2023-03-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Looked at a Caliber 40 LRC? -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Who's following Ocean Race?

2023-03-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
After racing for 20+ days, the 4 boats are within 20 nm of each other. https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/racing/tracker -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution

Stus-List Re: Sail costs

2023-03-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Forgot to add. It was a furling genoa with foam luff and UV protection. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM Dennis C. wrote: > My 20 year old Dacron "delivery" sail got shredded in Hurricane Sally. I > was quoted $3600-3800 for a Dac

Stus-List Re: Sail costs

2023-03-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
ly had two offshore sails but never had an issue with either. Both arrived with a quality control checklist in the box. The most important thing is the local sailmaker's knowledge of local sailing conditions and the performance characteristics of your boat. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville,

Stus-List Re: 30 MK I Mast Sheaves

2023-03-16 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Randy, They look like this? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sb5TfIENvsTzNCZWtUQ2JQeVE/view?usp=share_link=0-Em5B_AxQTt0SXnJYhnRneA I had these on my desk for years along with a mast base exit fitting. I've looked everywhere and can't find now them to measure for you. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35

Stus-List Re: C 25 depth sounder location

2023-03-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
/view?usp=share_link It's fairly easy to access through the inspection port. Also in there is the thruhull and valve for my air conditioner. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 1:53 PM Richard Bush via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Julia

Stus-List Re: Chandleries

2023-03-12 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
/ They made the replacement cable for Touche's steering system a couple years ago when I rebuilt it. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me

Stus-List Re: winch mounting project

2023-03-12 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Ditto. I hoist Touche's main by hand from the cockpit then finish with a cabin top winch. The halyard runs through a Lewmar rope clutch which is closed during the hoist. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 4:41 PM Dave S via CnC-List wrote: > David - I s

Stus-List Re: Chandleries

2023-03-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
buy at Tractor Supply. :) -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 10:27 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Most people I talk to are disappointed at the direction Defender has been > going after being purchased by a Hedge Fund,

Stus-List Re: Motor Mounts

2023-03-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
here with the vibration. But it might work. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Racing at night

2023-02-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
or out of the groove. Try this: when out for a casual upwind sail, close your eyes and steer. Have a crew tell you how you're sailing to the trim. You'll be surprised at how well you can stay in trim with a bit of eyes closed practice. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Feb 26

Stus-List Re: Boats to avoid; formerly- Boatless again

2023-02-23 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Bob Perry designed Saga 43. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: Removing datamarine speed transducer C 29 mk2

2023-02-20 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sometimes, if you're lucky, you can install two hole saws on the same mandrel. One the size of the existing hole as a guide and a second one the size of the hole you want to drill. Otherwise, use Chuck's method. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Stus-List Re: Replacing cabin windows

2023-02-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Is it the one on the "Do It Yourself" section by Chuck? http://cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/Replacing%20Frameless%20Windows.pdf Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 6:42 AM Matt Wolford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: &

Stus-List Re: Half Century Club

2023-01-25 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Touche' is Defiance, Touche's older sister boat. Touche' is Hull #83. Defiance is Hull#61. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Jan 25, 2023, 8:20 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Coquina is 50 this year. Who else do we have at or past the half

Stus-List Re: Thru Hull

2023-01-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
None of the Perko, Groco or Buck Algonquin flush mount thruhull fittings were close? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jan 19, 2023, 11:13 AM Tom A via CnC-List wrote: > Hello all, > > I had to replace my stbd cockpit drain Seacock and unfortunately could not > s

Stus-List Re: C Symmetrical Spinnaker

2023-01-17 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
d pole distance > > My deck fitting is a Wichard folding padeye with an aluminum backing plate. Pretty much midpoint on the J measurement. https://marine.wichard.com/en/stainless-steel-hardware/fastenings/folding-pad-eyes/single/part-6605 -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA > Andy (

Stus-List Re: C Symmetrical Spinnaker

2023-01-16 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
develop this way of spin sailing, your gybes will go well. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu

Stus-List Re: C Symmetrical Spinnaker

2023-01-16 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
aries and an addition pair is not > in the short term plan. > > Thanks! > > Andy > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Than

Stus-List Re: TowBoatUS is it worth it?

2023-01-15 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
of their tow vessels. Also, ask if they distinguish between a hard grounding and a soft grounding and which are covered. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution

Stus-List Re: Rudder part needed Landfall 43

2023-01-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
, I found this really neat video of a craftsman casting a bronze pintle and gudgeon set. Much smaller but interesting process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fSAArsB0TE Good luck. Please let us know what happens. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Stus-List Re: Rudder part needed Landfall 43

2023-01-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
You talking about a pintle? https://www.rigrite.com/Hardware/Rudder_Hardware/Pintles -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM david coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > Hello , >> After many decades of service ou

Stus-List Re: 1979 36-1 Cockpit Flexing

2023-01-03 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
shape simply glassed over. Perhaps you could do something similar. If you are tempted to DIY foam stringers, not all foam is epoxy resistant. Use the wrong stuff and you'll end up with a puddle instead of a structural member. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 11

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